All soccer practices on Wednesday, Oct. 2 have been canceled.
Soccer Practices Cancelled
Due to field conditions, today’s soccer practices have been cancelled.
Visit to Mount Carmel
On Wednesday, September 25, Mrs. Horner’s homeroom began the Fifth Class’ weekly visits to our neighbors on First Capitol Drive, the residents of Mount Carmel Senior Living. In no time at all friendships were forged as the students chatted with the residents, helped them play bingo, and aided in transporting them up to the chapel for Mass or back to their rooms for a little rest. It was hard to tell who was having more fun, the students or the residents.
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We Need You
As human beings we yearn to belong. Equally importantly, we yearn to contribute meaningfully to our community and our world. As a parent at this Academy, one can be a part of something bigger than oneself in a significant way while also being meaningfully connected to others!
With the above as a RATIONALE for contributing to the school with one’s time (one which satisfies the inner yearnings of our parents as human beings), there are also a number of very practical and concrete reasons for parent participation here at the Academy! Quite frankly, WE NEED YOU! The Academy cannot be the place it is without your support, time and participation.
Our first fundraising event of the year is coming up: Country Fair. It is a delightful weekend with multiple opportunities for our children to engage in simple, wholesome, fun-filled activities. It is also a beautiful way for parents to both connect AND contribute. Furthermore, the event usually brings in close to $50,000 for our operating budget.
Here is the thing: for this event to be successful, WE NEED EVERY PARENT TO SIGN UP TO HELP.
WE NEED YOU!!
Total Families signed up to work: 211 57% (includes all chairs)
Total Families with more than one slot: 37 (10%)
Spots short (as of Saturday): 80
Total Families who have no slots: 161 (43%)
So, this is my big plea: please go to Volunteer Spot now and pick a shift. We are asking both parents to do so.
If you have trouble with the link, just call the Advancement Office and ask for Silvia. We will help you sign up.
DON’T MISS OUT:
…For the sake of your children
…For the sake of the school
…For the sake of your contribution to this community, and
…For the sake of your own sense of connection
With deep and loving gratitude in advance!
Maureen Glavin, rscj
Room Parents Team Up to Plan Good Times
Lead room parent volunteers met to begin organizing parties and goûters for the students throughout the year. Lots of of energy and enthusiasm were in evidence! There will be opportunities for all parents to get involved. For a list of lead room parents, click here.
High School Nights
High School Nights provide students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades and their parents an opportunity to hear from representatives of the Catholic high schools about their programs and policies. Remaining dates are: September 24 and 25, October 1 and 2. All begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. For locations and presenting schools, visit http://archstl.org/education/page/high-school-nights-1
Memorial Mass and Farewell to Sister Marheineke
Hundreds of Academy alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends turned out for the farewell Mass and reception for Anna Mae Marheineke, RSCJ on Saturday morning, Sept. 14. It was a beautiful day, and a fitting tribute for one loved by so many.
Here’s a link to Father Bauer’s inspirational homily.
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Soccer Practices Cancelled
All soccer practices for today (9/20) have been cancelled due to rain.